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Santa Barbara Events
Everything SB is the most complete events calendar for Santa Barbara, covering everything happening across State Street, the Funk Zone, Montecito, Carpinteria, Goleta, Solvang, and the Santa Ynez Valley. Browse upcoming concerts, festivals, family events, free community gatherings, live music, theater, food and drink events, and major performances at the Santa Barbara Bowl, the Granada Theatre, the Arlington, and Stearns Wharf.
Use the filters above to narrow by date, category, or neighborhood. Every event is sourced from official city calendars, verified venue websites, tourism boards, and approved local partners — never AI-generated or scraped from unverified sources.
Looking for something specific? Jump to our weekly curated guide below for editor picks, or browse the full calendar view to plan ahead. Save events to your favorites, share with friends, and never miss what's happening in the American Riviera.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a complete list of events in Santa Barbara?
This page is the complete Santa Barbara events calendar from Everything SB. It includes concerts, festivals, family events, free activities, live music, theater, and major shows — all sourced from verified official calendars and updated daily.
Are Santa Barbara events on this page verified?
Yes. Every event is sourced from official venue websites, city calendars, tourism boards, or approved local partners. We do not publish AI-generated or fabricated event listings — each event must be traceable to a real, public source.
How often is the Santa Barbara events list updated?
The events list refreshes automatically multiple times per week from our verified source list. New events are added as soon as they're announced by official venues and city calendars.
Can I filter events by date or category?
Yes — use the filter bar at the top of the page to narrow events by date range, category (concerts, festivals, family, free, etc.), or neighborhood.
Featured Events
The marquee happenings and most popular events over the next 7 days in Santa Barbara County.
City Council Meeting
The City Council meets at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.
Happy Hour with 3C-Ren
A networking happy hour event hosted by AIA Santa Barbara at the CEC Environmental Hub.
UCSB Women's Soccer vs UC Irvine
The UC Santa Barbara Women's Soccer team hosts UC Irvine at Harder Stadium.
UCSB Women's Volleyball vs UC Riverside
The UC Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball team hosts UC Riverside at The Thunderdome.
Santa Barbara Vintners Festival
The 42nd annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival features tastings from over 70 wineries, food purveyors, and live music at the Firestone Estate.
42nd Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival
The Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is the Original Santa Barbara Wine Festival, celebrating the region’s world-class wine and cuisine.
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Harbor & Seafood Festival
Celebrate Santa Barbara Channel’s bounty and the commercial fishermen who harvest it at the 23rd Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026. This free event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., luring seafood lovers to Santa Barbara Harbor for one of our community’s most cherished events. Timed to celebrate the opening of lobster season, the festival showcases fresh, regional seafood in addition to live music, maritime education, free boat rides, children’s activities, vessel tours, merchant goodies, and more.
42nd Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival
The Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is the Original Santa Barbara Wine Festival, celebrating the region’s world-class wine and cuisine.
Civic & Government Meetings
City council, planning, and public hearing events from across Santa Barbara County — shown separately from community events for clarity.
